Tennessee Alliance for Kids

What Tennessee Alliance for Kids does

Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, with an additional mailing presence in Nashville. The organization was established to address a structural gap in Tennessee's child welfare system: the state Department of Children's Services (DCS), as a government agency, is unable to solicit donations, leaving many tangible needs of foster children unmet. TAK operates as the bridge between state child welfare infrastructure and community philanthropy, serving more than 8,000 children cumulatively across the Tennessee foster care system.

TAK's core offerings are organized around two programs. The FosterLove program fulfills specific tangible needs requested by social workers, including beds and mattresses, clothing, school uniforms, hygiene supplies, car seats, safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers), infant supplies (formula, diapers, wipes), school supplies, food, and sensory or adaptive items. The TAK PAKS program packages curated essential and comfort items into age-banded backpacks (from 0-6 months through 13-17 years) that are given to children at the moment of placement; each TAK PAK costs approximately $180 to fill, and a Young Adult TAK PAK variant supports youth aging out of foster care with household supplies, toiletries, and grocery gift cards. Items are purchased new rather than donated used, and TAK advertises a 24-72 hour emergency response window. The underlying technology is minimal: a TAK Request Portal for social worker submissions, Amazon Wish Lists for direct-to-DCS-office purchasing, and an integration with Care Portal for church-based needs coordination. There is no proprietary software platform or AI/ML capability disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving channels rather than commercial sales: individual one-time and recurring (TAK Allies monthly) donations, corporate and church partnerships and sponsorships, foundation and grant funding (PACE Fund, Legacy Tree Foundation, McLeroy Foundation, Jack and Jill Foundation), employer matching gifts, and signature fundraising events including the annual Taste of Tennessee fundraiser and the Very Merry Christmas Parade. The organization serves a concentrated set of institutional partners, including Davidson County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Mid-Cumberland, and South Central DCS offices, the Office of Independent Living, CASA Nashville, CASA Williamson County, Jonathan's Path, and Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes. A board chaired by Courtney Tate and including members from HCA Healthcare, Strategic Financial Partners, and other Tennessee institutions oversees the organization, with Executive Director Fran Maynard leading day-to-day operations.

Name

Tennessee Alliance for Kids

Legal name

Tennessee Alliance for Kids

Website

https://tnallianceforkids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides tangible essential and comfort items, beds, clothing, school supplies, and curated TAK PAK backpacks to children in the state's foster care system, partnering with the Department of Children's Services, churches, and corporate donors to fulfill social worker requests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Child welfare support
• Nonprofit donations
• Community resource coordination
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program allows donors to become TAK Allies with consistent monthly contributions.
2. Corporate and Church Partnerships: Funding and in-kind donations from businesses, corporations, and churches through sponsorships, event support, and ongoing partnerships.
3. Grants and Foundations: Funding received from foundations and grant programs to support organizational operations and programs.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as Taste of Tennessee that generate donations and community engagement.
5. Employer Matching Gifts: Donors can multiply their impact through employer matching gift programs where employers match employee donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that meets tangible needs of children in foster care in Tennessee. It coordinates community donations and provides essential and comfort items (beds, clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies, car seats, food) through its FosterLove program, and distributes age-specific TAK PAKS backpacks to children entering foster care.

Product overview

Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) is a nonprofit organization that operates primarily through two core product offerings: the FosterLove program and TAK PAKS. FosterLove is the overarching program that meets tangible needs (beds, clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies, car seats, food, etc.) of children and families impacted by foster care. TAK PAKS are backpacks filled with essential and comfort items for children entering foster care, available in age-specific configurations from infants to teens, with an average cost of $180 per pak. A variant called Young Adult TAK PAKS supports youth aging out of foster care. The organization also runs signature events including the Very Merry Christmas Parade and the Taste of Tennessee fundraiser. TAK does not develop a traditional tech product but rather operates as a charitable organization providing direct services to the foster care community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FosterLove Program Overarching program that meets tangible needs of children in foster care by providing essential items such as beds, mattresses, clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies, household safety items, car seats, food, formula, diapers, and sensory/adaptive needs. Requests are submitted by social workers and fulfilled with new items.
• TAK PAKS Backpacks filled with essential and comfort items for children entering foster care, organized by age groups (0-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-3, 4-7, 8-12, 13-17). On average costs $180 to fill. Individuals, families, and groups fill backpacks using Amazon lists provided by TAK.
• Young Adult TAK PAKS Laundry baskets with household supplies, toiletries, and grocery gift cards designed to support youth aging out of foster care as they attend college or trade school.
• Taste of Tennessee Fundraiser Annual fundraiser event bringing the community together to support children in foster care across Tennessee, generating donations and community engagement.
• Christmas with TAK (Very Merry Christmas Parade) Annual holiday reverse parade where Tennessee foster families drive through and receive gifts and goodies, including stuffed animals, bikes, board games, family treats, and wrapped gifts from Santa.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 8,000 children served in the Tennessee foster care system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Every Child TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization working to end the wait for children in Tennessee foster care. Listed as a partner on TAK's homepage showing collaborative approach to serving children.
• Renew Christian AcademyminorOthersEducational institution partnership supporting the foster care community.
• Church of the CitycoreOthersChurch partnership providing community support for foster families and children.
• Fellowship Bible ChurchcoreOthersChurch partner supporting foster care community through donations, volunteer events, and awareness.
• Brentwood Baptist ChurchcoreOthersHost venue for the Very Merry Christmas Parade and a key church partner providing ongoing support.
• Jonathan's PathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization serving youth aging out of foster care. Partnered with TAK for the request portal to meet critical needs of young adults.
• Chick-fil-AminorOthersCorporate restaurant chain supporting TAK through donations and community partnerships.
• SalesXminorOthersBusiness partner supporting TAK through corporate donations and engagement.
• Power Home Remodeling GroupminorOthersHome remodeling company providing corporate support for foster care programs.
• National Charity League, Inc.coreOthersGreater Nashville chapter provides volunteer support and fundraising for TAK events.
• Brentwood United Methodist ChurchcoreOthersChurch partner engaged in foster care support through donations and volunteer programs.
• Strategic Financial PartnershipsminorOthersFinancial services company engaged as a business partner supporting TAK's mission.
• Truefit Athletic ClubsminorOthersAthletic club providing community support and engagement for TAK events.
• Young Men's Service LeaguecoreOthersVolunteer organization with chapters providing service hours and support for TAK programs.
• Tennessee Baptist Children's HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner organization operating foster homes. TAK provides urgent needs fulfillment and TAK PAKS for children entering their care.
• CASA NashvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt Appointed Special Advocates supporting children in foster care. Partner in the TAK request portal system.
• CASA Williamson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA program serving Williamson County. Partner in the TAK request portal system.
• Department of Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency TAK was established to support. Social workers across multiple regions (Davidson, Mid-Cumberland, South Central, Office of Independent Living) submit requests through TAK's portal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Care Portal: Care Portal is a technology platform connecting churches with community needs for children and families in crisis, including foster care. TAK actively integrates with Care Portal for coordinating foster care support, making it a direct operational peer in the same mission space.
• My Bag My Story: Organization providing bags with comfort and essential items to children entering foster care - conceptually and product-wise nearly identical to TAK PAKs. Listed as a partner on TAK's website and operates in the same backpack-for-foster-children niche.
• CASA Williamson County: CASA program serving Williamson County, TN - active partner in TAK's request portal system. Operates in the same geographic market serving the same foster-care population through court-appointed advocacy.
• Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes: Operates foster homes across Tennessee and partners directly with TAK for urgent needs fulfillment and TAK PAKs for children entering their care. Operates in the same Tennessee foster-care services market with overlapping beneficiary populations.
• CASA Nashville: Court Appointed Special Advocates program serving children in Nashville-area foster care. CASA Nashville is an active partner using TAK's Request Portal to identify and meet critical needs for children in the system, operating in the same foster-care advocacy space.
• Jonathan's Path: Organization serving youth aging out of foster care, partnered with TAK via the request portal to meet critical needs of young adults. Directly comparable mission around supporting the same Tennessee foster-care population, especially transitioning youth.
• Every Child Tennessee: Nonprofit working to end the wait for children in Tennessee foster care. Listed as a strategic partner on TAK's homepage, operating in the same geographic and mission space with overlapping donor and beneficiary audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Bethany Christian Services: National nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and family services with a Nashville office (founded by TAK board member Sandy Ivey). Larger incumbent operating in the broader foster-care and family services space with overlapping mission and donor base.
• National Foster Youth Institute: National organization focused on improving outcomes for youth in foster care through leadership development and advocacy. Operates at national scale on overlapping themes (foster-care transition, youth voice) but with a different delivery model than TAK's direct-services approach.

Regional players

• Together for Hope: National rural-focused poverty initiative that supports children and families in underserved communities. Comparable mission around supporting vulnerable children and families, though operating on a broader geographic and thematic scope than TAK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tnallianceforkids
• Facebookfacebook.com/TNAllianceForKids
• Xx.com/TNAlliance4Kids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tennessee-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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